COTI™ Clip-On Thermal Imager

The Clip-On Thermal Imager (COTI™) is a revolutionary miniaturized infrared thermal device which has the ability to convert almost any ordinary night vision device into a FUSION type system. FUSION systems combine the best aspects of thermal imaging with the best aspects of normal Image Intensified (I²) night vision devices into one system.

How does it work? When the COTI™ is clipped onto the I² system it projects a thermal image into the objective lens of the I2 system, which then combines both images into one clean image. Looking through a night vision device the thermal image will be fused with the I2, thereby supplying the operator with the thermal heat detection capability of a thermal imager combined with the friend or foe identification and enhanced navigation capabilities of an I² device.

The COTI™ is mounted onto most I² devices using the supplied clamp, which simply slides over and clamps onto the objective focus lock ring of an existing night vision device. Once clamped on, the COTI™ does not interfere with the normal objective focus range adjustment of the I² device. The COTI™ is able to detect heat signals at up to 500 meters even with no natural light and it can provide images through dense fog and smoke. The COTI™ is also a MIL SPEC device, which is waterproof up to 20 meters.

The COTI™ has multiple modes of use. These include full thermal mode, a patrol mode, and an outline mode. All modes are easily selectable using the convenient user-friendly menu. Used with the optional eyepiece the COTI™ becomes a miniaturized stand-alone handheld long wave thermal imaging device. Power to the COTI™ is supplied by either an internal CR123A battery or an optional helmet mounted AA battery pack.

The COTI™ can be adapted to work in conjunction with the following night vision systems: AN/PVS-14, AN/PVS-7B/D, NVD-BNVD, AN/PVS-15A/C, AN/PVS-18, AN/PVS-23, F5O5O, UNS-SR, AN/PVS-24, as well as many other systems. If your system is not listed please call to verify adaptability.